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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Mesa police arrest suspect accused of going on 4-day crime spree
Mesa police have arrested a suspect accused of going on a crime spree that lasted four days, authorities announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 13, 2020Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park hosting Halloween event
Trick-or-treaters have the opportunity to celebrate Halloween in the midst of lions, tigers and bears at Wildlife World Zoo Aquarium & Safari Park.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Drive-in concerts at Arizona State Fairgrounds start on Friday night
The Arizona State Fairgrounds is hosting its first two drive-in concerts on Friday and Saturday nights, with Tower of Power and Third Eye Blind playing.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Roberta McCain, mother of late Arizona senator, dies at age 108
Roberta McCain, who attended her son's memorial services two years ago, has died at age 108, according to her daughter-in-law.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020The Churchill reopens its doors in Phoenix after coronavirus closure
Downtown Phoenix marketplace The Churchill reopened its doors to the public on Friday after closing because of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Trader Joe’s to open Queen Creek location at mall Friday
Neighborhood grocery chain Trader Joe's is set to broaden its reach in metro Phoenix this week, unveiling a store in the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 12, 2020Arizona reports no additional coronavirus deaths, 475 new cases
Arizona health officials reported 475 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths on Monday, putting the state's totals at 226,050 COVID-19 infections and 5,759 fatalities.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Weekend wrap-up: Here are the biggest Arizona stories from Oct. 9-11
From a rise in Arizona coronavirus numbers not being unexpected to the FBI searching for suspects in a 25-year-old case, here are some of the biggest stories from this weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Uber driver arrested after injuring passenger in Mesa
Authorities arrested an Uber driver after he allegedly threatened to spray passengers with a can of disinfectant and attempted to shoot them with a firearm.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020
Trump signs law addressing murdered, missing Native Americans
President Donald Trump signed Savanna’s Act on Saturday, a law that helps police track, solve and prevent crimes for missing and murdered Native Americans.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Multiple overnight shootings in Phoenix leave 3 men dead
Two shootings overnight in Phoenix left three men dead, one injured and one arrested as police continue to investigate both unrelated incidents.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Arizona reports 597 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths on Sunday
Arizona health authorities reported 597 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths on Sunday morning, brining the statewide case total to 225,575.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020Boo and Brew event returns to Scottsdale Quarter for third year
Scottsdale Quarter's third annual Boo and Brew event, featuring tractor rides, fall-scented candle making and face painting, is returning this fall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 11, 2020CDC: Masks, business limits helped curb spread of COVID-19 in Arizona
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report Friday credited mask mandates and business restrictions for slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2020Christmas tree permits in Prescott National Forest to be available Oct. 19
The Prescott National Forest in a press release Thursday announced it would start selling 600 Christmas tree permits on Oct. 19 for $20 each.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2020Arizona Theatre Company reveals lineup, health protocols for 54th season
Arizona Theatre Company will hold a six-show mainstage season at its venues in Phoenix and Tucson, with capacity being limited to 25% and requiring masks.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2020Customs and Border officer accused of interfering with son’s investigation
A Customs and Border Protection officer has been indicted on seven counts related to allegedly interfering with an investigation into her son.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2020Saturday morning crash causes delays on northbound I-17 near Anthem
Drivers heading north on Interstate-17 should "expect extreme delays" between Anthem and Black Canyon City after a crash, ADOT said Saturday morning.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2020Arizona reports 894 new coronavirus cases, 13 additional deaths on Saturday
Arizona health officials reported 894 new coronavirus cases and 13 more deaths on Saturday, upping the total number of cases to 224,978 statewide.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 10, 2020Tempe announces members of public safety task force, meeting schedule
The City of Tempe on Friday announced the members of the city's public safety advisory task force and a schedule of bi-monthly meetings through December.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 202032-year-old man dies in shooting, Phoenix police search for suspect
Phoenix police are searching for a suspect after a 32-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Phoenix on Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2020Abrazo to open first hospital in the city of Surprise on Monday
Abrazo Health will debut the city of Surprise's first hospital, located near Loop 303 and Bell Road, on Monday at 7 a.m., according to a press release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2020Flooding risk brings closures along Roosevelt Lake shoreline
An increased risk of flooding has prompted Tonto National Forest officials to close recreational areas along Roosevelt Lake's shoreline starting Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Oct 9, 2020Avondale masterplan community to host drive-thru tours this weekend
People can get a look at the largest masterplan development in the Valley since 2013 when Alamar in Avondale opens this weekend for drive-thru tours.